Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care

Saint Louis, Missouri
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (March 23, 2026 – June 22, 2026)
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,485.41
Schedule: Day Shift | 5x8 Hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) | 40 Hours Guaranteed

Position Overview

Trinity Healthcare Talent Services is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for an acute care hospital setting in Saint Louis, MO.

The Physical Therapist will provide rehabilitation services to hospitalized patients across multiple specialty units. This role focuses on improving mobility, restoring function, and supporting patient recovery through individualized therapy interventions.

The therapist will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to provide safe and effective treatment across a variety of inpatient units.

Facility Information

Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
Total Staffed Beds: 285
Charting System: EPIC
Scrub Color: Pewter
Parking: Free

Clinical Coverage Areas

Therapists may treat patients across several hospital units including:

ICU
Step-down units
Medical/Surgical floors
Oncology
Neurology / Telemetry
Orthopedic units

Therapists will provide daily therapy treatments (QD treatments) across these departments.

Key Responsibilities

Perform patient evaluations and functional mobility assessments
Develop individualized rehabilitation treatment plans
Provide therapeutic exercises and functional mobility training
Assist patients with gait training, transfers, and mobility progression
Utilize assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment when needed
Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and recovery strategies
Maintain accurate clinical documentation within the EPIC system
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience
BLS Certification (AHA)
Active Missouri Physical Therapist License or Compact License
EPIC charting experience required

First-time travelers are accepted.

Preferred Experience

Acute hospital therapy experience
ICU or Medical-Surgical unit experience
Emergency department or critical care exposure

Scheduling & Assignment Details

40 hours guaranteed per week
Occasional weekend coverage required
No on-call duties

Important Notes
Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted
Therapists will work across multiple inpatient units but will not float outside their scope of practice

Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete facility compliance requirements including:

Valid SSN and date of birth at submission
Requested Time Off (RTO) submitted with profile
Clinical skills checklist
Pre-assignment lab testing within 48–72 hours of contract signing

Orientation modules:
Billable up to 16 hours ($20/hr)
Must be completed prior to assignment start date

Why Consider This Assignment

Competitive weekly compensation
Experience working in a large acute care hospital
Exposure to diverse inpatient clinical cases
Collaborative multidisciplinary care environment